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Especially when compared to other urban water systems in West Africa, the water supply system in Abidjan performs well. For over thirty years, despite rapid population growth, there has been enough investment to cover basic needs and, consequently, coverage is good by regional standards. Prices, although high compared to countries in Latin America and Asia, are lower than in many neighboring African countries and have been declining in real terms. 1 The strong commercial performance of the operator in Abidjan has produced sufficient revenue to subsidize the expansion and development of urban water systems throughout the country. Further, the stable contractual arrangement between the government and the private operator, SODECI, has proven adaptable enough to survive several adjustments and crises. All stakeholders–private users, government officials, international organizations and the private …